This is the opening page of what is intended a larger site with some of the news, articles
and photo's reproduced from Short Mat International. Hopefully a chatroom will be
added at some stage for on-line discussions but this may be some way off. All this is around
the corner, so please revisit in the future. In the meantime, the full monty is available
in hard copy, by snail mail through your letterbox, as the website can only reproduce
part of our magazine contents, when we can find the time. - Editor BobW.See also our other associated sites, Short Mat Bowls for a general view of the sport. Or Short Mat Holidays for information about the very active short mat holiday scene.
WHERE TO BUY WHATEVER? - From mats and bowls to Short Mat holidays
CLUB NEWS - The place for clubs to have their own exclusive coverage in the magazine.
READERS LETTERS - The chance for everyone to air their news and views about any topic affecting the sport.
THE RULES OF THE SPORT - Also nicknamed controversy corner, as our contributors and readers try to understand and explain the rules and what may be right or wrong with them.
HOT SHOTS - Certificates and lapel badges are awarded FREE to subscribers who score an 8 shot maximum on a single end in a rink, 6 shots in a triple or a three bowl pairs etc. All players' names are listed in the magazine, along with their match details. Certificates & badges are also available for team-mates.
INTERNATIONAL EVENTS - reports on the British Isles Championships main and "A" team championships, plus the British Isles Inter-team challenge and the World Championships.
COMPETITION NEWS - News and results of competitions around the country publicity for any open events looking for entries from outside of their area.
REGULAR FEATURES - Includes views from the grass roots and Short Mat Chat,
the Editor’s personal views, ramblings and comments.
THE RULES - Includes articles on various topics that probably affect all players in one way or another and may help to prevent you from accidentally breaking the law!